CVE-2024-13083 in Land Record System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/01/2025
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHPGurukul Land Record System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin-profile.php. The manipulation of the argument Admin Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/16/2025
This vulnerability resides within the PHPGurukul Land Record System version 1.0, specifically in the administrative profile management functionality. The issue manifests in the /admin/admin-profile.php file where an insufficient input validation mechanism exists for the Admin Name parameter. This weakness allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the administrative name field, creating a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring any authentication or privileged access.
The technical flaw represents a classic cross-site scripting vulnerability that falls under CWE-79, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability occurs because the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before rendering it back to the web browser. When an administrator or unauthorized user submits malicious content through the Admin Name field, the system processes this input without adequate validation, allowing the injected script to execute within the context of other users' browsers. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it compromises the integrity of the entire administrative interface. Remote exploitation means that attackers can craft malicious payloads that will execute whenever other administrators or authorized users view the profile information. This creates a persistent threat vector where malicious scripts can steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or even modify administrative settings if the attacker can manipulate the execution context sufficiently. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects the core administrative functionality of the land record system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive property records and administrative controls.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user inputs using proper encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding before rendering any user-supplied data in the web interface. Additionally, implementing a content security policy can help prevent execution of unauthorized scripts even if the vulnerability is exploited. The application should also employ proper input validation to reject or filter out potentially malicious characters and sequences. Organizations should consider implementing the principle of least privilege and regularly monitor administrative interfaces for suspicious activities. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering attacks through malicious content delivery, and T1071 which encompasses application layer protocol usage for data exfiltration. The disclosed exploit status indicates that threat actors are actively targeting this system, making immediate remediation critical for maintaining system security and protecting sensitive land records data.